salary up front
Read the range. Then read the details.
A salary range gives you a starting point for comparing jobs. The number alone does not tell you which location it covers, whether it includes a bonus, or where an offer might land.
Start with the pay period.
Annual salary, hourly pay and a total program stipend are different amounts. Keep those units visible when comparing listings. Do not assume an hourly role guarantees full-time hours or a full year of work.
Our Jobs cards use short labels such as $60K and salary-band colors. Open the employer’s posting for the exact amount and conditions. The colors help you scan; they do not assess whether a job is right for you.
Check what the number covers.
Look for whether the employer describes base salary, total compensation, commission, equity or bonuses. Check whether the range changes by location. A broad published range is not a promise that an offer will be at its top.
Third-party estimates are different from employer-disclosed pay. We require disclosed pay for the Jobs board. If a label appears wrong, report it so we can review the source.
Internships need their own comparison.
Paid, unpaid and pay not disclosed are separate labels. Missing pay information does not mean a program is unpaid. Check the period, expected hours, program length and any conditions directly with the employer.
Use the Internships board for student opportunities, or read our guide to finding creative jobs for more places to look.